Blogs

The blogs below have been written by network members, guest experts and the network team. If you have any thoughts after reading a blog entry, please do post a comment at the end of the blog. The authors and the network team would be very interested in reading your feedback.

Network member blogs:

• 18Jul2012
  My top five tips for encouraging talk, with practical examples Network members only

  Head of English Christine Thomas, has improved English Language results by 20% in the last two years. So how has this been done? By using TALK! Christine gives her top tips with practical examples. Network theme: Exploring talk

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• 05Jul2012
  SALAD days at The Angmering School Network members only

  Network member Anne-Marie Anderson describes how they have successfully run Speaking and Listening Activity Days at her school. Includes practical examples from several subject areas. Network theme: Exploring talk

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• 27Jun2012
  The importance of team skills in the classroom Network members only

  An interview with Bea Gill, literacy coordinator at Dartington Primary School. Network theme: Exploring talk.

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• 11Jun2012
  Talk at the Crossroads

  Network Adviser Judy Clark introduces our network theme, Exploring the World of Talk. Network theme: exploring talk.

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• 11Jun2012
  Talk: a Tool for Learning Network members only

  Carol Satterthwaite, Literacy Consultant and network member, discusses the benefits of using "dialogic teaching" in the classroom to engage children and enhance their learning and understanding. Network theme: Exploring talk

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• 24May2012
  Author visits that make an impression with boys Network members only

  Hayley Clark, librarian at an all boys school in London shares her thoughts on how to run boy-friendly author visits, with long lasting impact. Network theme: boys and literacy

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• 11May2012
  Interactive Fiction…uncovered Network members only

  Assistant Head Kristian Still introduces the world of Interactive Fiction and explains how this perfect blend of gaming and storytelling and has the power to engage your X-Box aficionados. Network theme: boys and literacy

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• 03May2012
  School film clubs boosting boys' literacy Network members only

  Beatrix Moran from the education charity FILMCLUB gives members an insight into the power of film in engaging and supporting boys in literacy. Network theme: boys and literacy

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• 20Apr2012
  Boys, boys, boys...an introduction to our boys and literacy network theme Network members only

  Network adviser Judy Clark introduces the policy and research context behind our boys and literacy theme. Network theme: boys and literacy

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• 29Mar2012
  Raising the bar in writing – using blogs in school Network members only

  Year 6 teacher Jack Sloan describes how developing a culture of criticism and high quality writing makes their blogging have such a positive impact on attainment. Includes practical commenting framework. Network theme: the power of blogging

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